Luka Doncic shared a heartfelt message to LeBron James following news that the four-time NBA champion is leaving the Lakers in free agency after eight seasons with the franchise.
The 27-year-old posted a photo of the two embracing after a game on Instagram, writing, “An honor to play with and learn from you @kingjames.”
With James’ departure, Doncic is expected to become the new face of the Lakers after spending the past season and a half alongside the future Hall of Famer.
Lakers legend Magic Johnson also thanked James for everything he accomplished during his time in Los Angeles.
“I want to thank LeBron James and his super agent Rich Paul for taking a meeting with me back in 2018 when I was President of the Lakers and deciding to sign with us,” Johnson wrote on X.
“He created a whole new era for the Lakers, including leading us to an NBA Championship in 2020 and all the milestones he surpassed in a Lakers jersey. I’ll always love and be grateful for him and wish him all the best in the next phase of his life, on and off the court!”
Luka Doncic Reacts To LeBron James Leaving Lakers, ‘Honor’ To Play Together https://t.co/VdVV83j4tn
— TMZ Sports (@TMZ_Sports) June 30, 2026
